In the current healthcare climate it is more important than ever to be able to select & find the right evidence for your practice to ensure patients receive safe high quality care The fully updated new edition of this comprehensive book helps nurses & healthcare professionals understand how to use evidence in all aspects of care with plenty of examples & activities to help relate concepts to practice The new edition features Explanation of what values-based practice means & how it fits alongside evidence-based practice A new chapter on innovation & improvement to help you make a difference in your practice Even more examples from a range of professions to understand how different professions work together Learning features to make it easier to learn including word puzzles chapter summaries & a glossary It is essential reading for all pre-qualifying & qualified nursing & allied health students who are exploring evidence-based practice for the first time Janet Barker was formerly Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Nottingham Paul Linsley & Ros Kane are both Principal Lecturers at the University of Lincoln